Pelican Flat Public School vs The Grange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pelican Flat Public School
Pelican · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 981
The Grange Public School
Minto · Government primary · K-6
282 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Pelican Flat Public School Pelican NSW | The Grange Public School Minto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1040 of 1,619 | #1000 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3242 of 4,908 | #3119 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 94 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 51 | 129 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Pelican 2281 | Minto 2566 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | pelicanflt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thegrange-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Grange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.5 vs 42.6).
- •Pelican Flat Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •The Grange Public School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 94.
- •Pelican Flat Public School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pelican Flat Public School better than The Grange Public School?
On the Success Index, The Grange Public School ranks higher (44.5 vs 42.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pelican Flat Public School and The Grange Public School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Pelican and Minto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pelican Flat Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Grange Public School has 13.8.
How do Pelican Flat Public School and The Grange Public School rank in NSW?
Pelican Flat Public School is 1040th of 1,619 and The Grange Public School is 1000th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.